Idiomatic expression Flashcards

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Harp away at

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To complain about

Ex: Mark is always harping away at how little money he makes. I wish he would come up with something new to talk about.

Ex: You need to stop harping away at your boss and just quit already!

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Get the knack off

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To how to do something competently or well after a certain period of practice or develoment.

Ex: I’ve been seeing a tutor to help me with my math homework, and I think I’m start to get knack of it

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Have a few

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Let it slip

Ex: I can’t believe your sister let news of our engagement slip in front of your parents!

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To accidentally or inadvertently reveal some secret or important piece of information.

Ex: Não acredito que sua irmã deixou escapar a notícia do nosso noivado na frente dos seus pais!

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